Speaking in public: advice and guides Books
Little, Brown Book Group The Work Smarter Guide to Presenting
Book SynopsisFact: most people would rather die than present in public. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 75% of people rank fear of speaking in public as their number-one fear. In second place: death. For many people, presenting arouses fear of failure, of forgetting their content, of appearing nervous, of being ignored or judged by their audience, of encountering the unexpected, of technology, of going on too long or drying up. And too many presentations are lifeless, pointless and go on far too long. Yet the ability to stand up and give a presentation, a speech, a lesson or a toast in a way that captures your audience''s attention and actually makes them think, feel or do something as a result is one of the most effective ways to stand out at work and in life. This book is a shortcut to making you shine on stage when you are under the spotlight or presenting on screen. It is a supremely practical guide to giving presentations th
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John Murray Press TED Talks
Book Synopsis''This is not just the most insightful book ever written on public speaking-it''s also a brilliant, profound look at how to communicate'' - Adam Grant, author of ORIGINALSIn Ted Talks Chris Anderson, Head of TED, reveals the inside secrets of how to give a first-class presentation. Where books like Talk Like TED and TED Talks Storytelling whetted the appetite, here is the official TED guide to public speaking from the man who put TED talks on the world''s stage. Anderson shares his five key techniques to presentation success: Connection, Narration, Explanation, Persuasion and Revelation (plus the three to avoid). He also answers the most frequently asked questions about giving a talk, from ''What should I wear?'' to ''How do I handle my nerves?''.Ted Talks is also full of presentation tips from such TED notable speakers as Sir Ken Robinson, Bill Gates, Mary Roach, Amy Cuddy, Elizabeth Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Amanda PaTrade ReviewIs there a single recipe for a great speech? Of course not. But there are some essential ingredients, which the TED team sets out here with concision, verve and wit (which are also some of the ingredients). An inspiring, contemporary guide to the venerable arts of oratory. * Sir Ken Robinson *Excellent; easily the best public speaking guide I have read. -- Tim Harford * Financial Times *Nobody in the world better understands the art and science of public speaking than Chris Anderson. He is the absolutely perfect person to have written this book, and it will be a gift to many. -- Elizabeth GilbertThis is not just the most insightful book ever written on public speaking-it's also a brilliant, profound look at how to communicate. If you ever plan to utter a sound, this is a must-read. It gives me hope that words can actually change the world. -- Adam Grant, Wharton professor and author of ORIGINALSThe TED Talk has reinvented the art of rhetoric for the 21st century - we now know that "ideas worth spreading" can indeed be spread far and wide, and with clarity and panache. Behind this revolution lies Chris Anderson, who had a vision that powerful ideas can improve the world and has developed a coherent philosophy and a set of guidelines for compelling communication. -- Steven PinkerThe TED Talk may well be the defining essay genre of our time: what the pamphlet was to the 18th-century, and the newspaper op-ed was to the twentieth. TED TALKS is a guidebook to this new language, written by the man who has made it a global force. -- Steven Johnson, bestselling author of HOW WE GOT TO NOWFor anyone who's got a story to tell, or an audience they want to engage - this book is a must-read * Forbes *
£10.44
John Murray Press Public Speaking In A Week
Book SynopsisPublic Speaking In A Week is a simple and straightforward guide to mastering the art of public speaking, giving you everything you need to know in just seven short chapters. From writing and delivering the content to handling your nerves and avoiding common mistakes, you''ll discover how great presentation and public speaking skills can open doors for you in your career. This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of public speaking, giving you a knowledge and understanding of the key concepts, together with practical and thought-provoking exercises. Whether you choose to read it in a week or in a single sitting, Public Speaking In A Week is your fastest route to success:- Sunday: Write a speech to which people will want to listen that is well-researched, uses stimulating content and is tailored to the needs of the audience- Monday: Learn how to use effective speaking techniques such as projection, commanding the space and interaction withTable of Contents : Sunday: Writing your speech : Sunday: Writing your speech : Monday: The basics of public speaking : Monday: The basics of public speaking : Tuesday: Advanced public speaking techniques : Tuesday: Advanced public speaking techniques : Wednesday: Practising your speech : Wednesday: Practising your speech : Thursday: Dealing with nerves : Thursday: Dealing with nerves : Friday: Delivering your speech for maximum impact : Friday: Delivering your speech for maximum impact : Saturday: Common mistakes and how to avoid them : Saturday: Common mistakes and how to avoid them
£9.89
Baylor University Press Words Well Spoken
Book SynopsisIt has been more than two decades since the publication of George Kennedy's influential New Testament Interpretation Through Rhetorical Criticism (1984). The essays in Words Well Spoken demonstrate the influence of Kennedy's work on New Testament studies.Table of Contents Abbreviations Acknowledgements 1. C. Clifton Black and Duane F. Watson Introduction 2. Margaret D. Zulick The Recollection of Rhetoric: A Brief History 3. Thomas H. Olbricht George Kennedy's Scholarship in the Context of North American Rhetorical Studies 4. Duane F. Watson The Influence of George Kennedy on Rhetorical Criticism of the New Testament 5. C. Clifton Black Kennedy and the Gospels: An Ambiguous Legacy, A Promising Bequest 6. Vernon K. Robbins Rhetography: A New Way of Seeing the Familiar Text 7. Blake Shipp George Kennedy's Influence on Rhetorical Interpretation of the Acts of the Apostles 8. Frank W. Hughes George Kennedy's Contribution to Rhetorical Criticism of the Pauline Letters 9. James D. Hester Kennedy and the Reading of Paul: The Energy of Communication 10. Greg Carey Moving an Audience: One Aspect of Pathos in the Book of Revelation 11. George A. Kennedy Afterword Curriculum Vitae: George Alexander Kennedy Bibliography List of Contributors Indexes
£23.36
University Press of Mississippi Black Feelings
Book SynopsisIn the 1969 issue of Negro Digest, a young Black Arts Movement poet then-named Ameer (Amiri) Baraka published 'We Are Our Feeling: The Black Aesthetic.' Baraka's emphasis on the importance of feelings in black selfhood expressed a touchstone for how the black liberation movement grappled with emotions in response to the politics and racial violence of the era.In her latest book, award-winning author Lisa M. Corrigan suggests that Black Power provided a significant repository for negative feelings, largely black pessimism, to resist the constant physical violence against black activists and the psychological strain of political disappointment. Corrigan asserts the emergence of Black Power as a discourse of black emotional invention in opposition to Kennedy-era white hope. As integration became the prevailing discourse of racial liberalism shaping mid-century discursive structures, so too, did racial feelings mold the biopolitical order of postmodern life in America.
£37.00
SAGE Publications Inc The Political Speechwriter′s Companion: A Guide
Book SynopsisCan you really learn to write speeches? The Political Speechwriter′s Companion guides students through a systematic "LAWS" approach (language, anecdote, wit, and support) that politicians can use to persuade their audiences into taking action. In the highly anticipated Second Edition, esteemed speechwriter and author Robert A. Lehrman has teamed up with one of the "go-to-guys" for political humor, Eric Schnure, to offer students an entertaining yet practical introduction to political speechwriting. This how-to guide explains how speakers can deliver: language the audience will understand and remember, anecdotes that make listeners laugh and cry, wit that pokes fun at opponents but also shows their own lighter side, and support in the way of statistics, examples, and testimony. Packed with annotated speeches from the most recent elections, technology tips, and interviews from speechwriting luminaries, this edition offers the most practical advice and strategies for a career in political communication. Trade Review"All of us who write and speak and try to help others do so should be grateful." -- Lamar Alexander"A classic for anyone who cares about speech, or covers it." -- Al Hunt "By far the best book on speechwriting I have ever read:" -- Dan Pink"This solid guide for speechwriters and speechgivers, written by a pair of the top practitioners of the art, makes both the philosophical case of why speechwriting matters and the very practical one of precisely how to make a speech work." -- Susan Page"The Political Speechwriter′s Companion is the first book on speechwriting I ever read, and it′s the first one I recommend to anyone seriously interested in speechwriting as a craft. If you work in political communications (or really any type of communications) this belongs in your office." -- David LittTable of ContentsPreface Foreword Introduction: Why Speechwriting Matters Does Speechwriting Matter? Why This Book? Why Focus Only on Political Life? PART I: LAYING THE FOUNDATION Chapter 1. The Political Speech Politicians Must Speak More Politicians Must Persuade Politicians Must Be Liked Politicians Must Stay Upbeat Politicians Must Speak to Average Folks Politicians Must Get Quoted Final Words Chapter 2. Persuasion Persuasion: The Questions Persuasion: The Modes Appealing to Reason Appealing to Emotion Appealing through Characterization Final Words Chapter 3. Audiences Who Are Your Audiences? What Makes Each Audience Unique? What Do Audiences Feel about the Speaker? Final Words Chapter 4. Research Researching the Event Researching the Ideas Researching the Poetry Final Words PART II: HOW TO DO IT Chapter 5. Structure Why Monroe Works Well in Politics Other Structures Monroe Plus Monroe in Practice: Four Tips Final Words Chapter 6. Language People Understand Writing for Clarity Reading versus Hearing Final Words Chapter 7. Language People Remember Making Language Vivid Making Language Rhythmic Final Words Chapter 8. Anecdote Relevant, Remembered, Ready to Act Types and Tips Final Words Chapter 9. Wit Writing to Make Them Laugh How to Do It Formulas Types and Tips Final Words Chapter 10. Support Using Evidence Types of Evidence Making Evidence Memorable Arguing Responsibly Fallacies Final Words PART III: APPLICATIONS Chapter 11. Beginnings Attention Praise, Thanks, Acknowledgments Getting Serious and Stating the Purpose Final Words Chapter 12. Problems Structure Language Anecdote Wit Support Final Words Chapter 13. Solutions Inspire Solutions with Language Inspire Solutions through Ethos The Three Ps: Proposal, Persuasion, Punch Line Final Words Chapter 14. Writing Conclusions Four-Part Close: The Steps Four-Part Close: Strategy Final Words Chapter 15. Delivery Elements of Delivery Delivery’s Best Practice: Practice Expanding Your Horizons Final Words Chapter 16. Ethics Plagiarism Misleading Listeners Lying Speechwriting: Unethical by Definition? Final Words Chapter 17. The Uneasy Partnership: Advice for Speakers and Writers For Speakers: What Speechwriters Need from You For Speechwriters: What Speakers Need from You Final Words Chapter 18. Final, Final Words Appendix. A Speech for Almost Every Occasion Notes Bibliography Index Index of Speakers About the Authors
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Adams Media Corporation Your Guide to Public Speaking
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Adams Media Corporation Wedding Toasts 101: The Guide to the Perfect
Book SynopsisWrite and present a memorable wedding toast with this light-hearted, humorous guide that gives you all the tools you’ll need for a successful speech—the perfect gift for any best man or maid of honor. As much as it’s an honor to be chosen as the best man or maid of honor at a wedding, giving the perfect speech can sometimes be nerve-wracking. Delivering a crowd-pleasing toast at the reception that has the right amount of humor and sentimentality is a daunting undertaking, no matter how advanced your public speaking skills are. Pete Honsberger’s guide to giving the perfect wedding toast provides even the most nervous of public speakers with all the tools and advice they need for writing and presenting the best toast ever. After witnessing speeches both good and bad, Honsberger shares a few bits of wisdom he’s learned along the way, providing building blocks to creating an unforgettable story along with helpful speech prompts, and the perfect checklist that will turn a potentially scary obligation into a golden opportunity. Wedding Toasts 101 presents a fun and simple way to write a successful wedding toast without all the stress so you can spend less time worrying and more time celebrating the happy couple.Trade Review"This is an easy to read book that will walk you through the steps needed to write an unforgettable wedding toast." —Woke N Free“There is literally no reason whatsoever for bad speeches anymore.” —Bliss & Bellinis
£11.69
InterVarsity Press Speaking Across Generations – Messages That
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John Murray Press Practical Presentation Skills: Authenticity,
Book SynopsisDeliver compelling presentations in any context, from a meeting with colleagues to a client pitch or keynote address.Whenever you talk to anyone, you are presenting yourself and your ideas to an audience. You are giving a presentation. This could be in person, on the phone, or via videoconference. In any case, both your content and your delivery contribute to the vitality and effectiveness of your message. Too many speakers fail to engage their audience and get their ideas across. Don't be one of them! Practical Presentation Skills will help you master the three fundamental elements responsible for a presentation's success: authenticity, focus, and strength.
£10.44
John Murray Press The Heart of Communication: How to really connect
Book SynopsisThe ability to connect with an audience is an essential element of public speaking. While an effective presentation can have all the elements of good pace, pitch and body language, it can still leave an audience unaffected or unmoved. Rob Parson believes even the most proficient speakers can enhance their public speaking by focusing on the heart of communication: connection.For the first time, Rob Parsons shares his insights from over fifty years of experience. He unpacks methods that will help any public speaker - from how to prepare well and utilise the power of story, to giving top tips on avoiding common distractions. Readers will come away with a better grasp on public speaking - not only how to speak to the head, but to the heart.Having spoken to over a million people around the world, from multinational organisations to church congregations, Rob has fine-tuned approaches that can help anyone wanting to grow in this area.Trade Reviewundoubtedly a useful tool * Life & Work *a very readable volume ...he makes it accessible to everyone * Progressive Voices *
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Bloomsbury Academic An Invitation to Debate
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£19.99
Baker Publishing Group An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving
Book SynopsisCommunication expert and popular speaker Quentin Schultze offers a practical, accessible, and inspiring guide to public speaking, showing readers how to serve their audiences with faith, skill, and virtue. This thoroughly rewritten and expanded four-color edition has been tested and revised with input from Christian undergraduates and contains new chapters on timely topics, such as speaking for video, conducting group presentations, and engaging society civilly. A complete public speaking textbook for Christian universities, it includes helpful sidebars, tips, and appendixes. Additional resources for students and professors are available through Textbook eSources.Table of ContentsContents Foreword by Martin J. Medhurst Introduction 1. Speak to Serve 2. Plan Neighbor-Serving Speeches 3. Conquer Speaking Fears 4. Compose an Outline 5. Speak Extemporaneously 6. Anticipate Challenges and Opportunities 7. Think Biblically 8. Research the Topic and Audience 9. Find and Evaluate Online Sources 10. Be Trustworthy (Ethos 1) 11. Be Virtuous (Ethos 2) 12. Convey Ideas Passionately 13. Speak to Inform Dramatically 14. Tell Stories (Mythos) 15. Speak to Persuade Logically (Logos) 16. Speak to Persuade Emotionally (Pathos) 17. Share Special Moments 18. Advocate for All Neighbors by Amy King 19. Present in Groups by Heidi Petak 20. Stage with Technology 21. Speak through Video by Kathleen Sindorf Afterword by Clifford G. Christians Appendix A: Checklist for Preparing a Speech Appendix B: Plan Speeches with the Holy Spirit Appendix C: Form for Evaluating Speeches Appendix D: Speak from a Manuscript: Lessons from an Executive Speechwriter by Karl Payton
£17.09
American Society for Training & Development Speak for a Living, 2nd Edition: The Insider's
Book SynopsisGet into the business of speaking and training. There are dozens of books on public speaking. But only Speak for a Living will show you how to launch, build, and sustain a successful speaking and training career. Wondering whether making the leap into this industry is for you? In this revised and expanded edition, authors Anne Bruce and Sardék Love offer updated strategies for navigating the public-speaking business. Their new material on social media and website marketing will help you find your niche and create a unique brand that reaches the right audience. They’ll show you how to diversify your services in an increasingly globalized industry, whether through booking international gigs, getting published, or developing new products. And they’ll use their years of experience to help you avoid the mistakes so many speakers and trainers make. Speak for a Living also has field-tested tools and checklists that all speakers and trainers will find valuable, whether they’re new to the profession or old pros. Use them to identify ideal clients, prepare for any presentation, and become a meeting or event planner’s dream speaker. And if you want to sharpen your performance skills, the book has a whole chapter on how to take your abilities to the next level. Speak for a Living is the ultimate insider’s guide. Use it to gain insight into the professional speaking lifestyle and become the speaker or trainer people request again and again.
£21.69
Red Wheel/Weiser How to Give a Damn Good Speech: Even When You
Book SynopsisPhilip Theibert, author of Business Writing for Busy People (available from Career Press) has written How to Give a Damn Good Speech to help you give any speech sounding like a seasoned pro. He provides a blueprint for producing a professional, thought-provoking, friendly, authoritative speech even when you have very little time to prepare.
£14.99
Red Wheel/Weiser Last Minute Speeches and Toasts
Book SynopsisThis helpful guide is for anyone who needs to figure out what to say and how to say it, in a hurry. Whatever the occasion or topic, you will prepare in record time and get invaluable tips on delivering your speech or toast flawlessly.
£12.34
Christian Publishers LLC Speaking Out: An Introduction to Public Speaking:
Book SynopsisStudents need to understand that public speaking is a life skill that will improve their career and relationships with others. The book is divided into four sections: Getting Started, The Basics, The Competitive Speaking Events, Honing Your Skills with Assignments & Activities. In these four sections are 31 chapters that cover all the basics of public speaking, from the vocabulary of speech and debate to how so develop listening skills. It includes learning games, information about group dynamics, visual aids, non-verbal communication, readers theatre, and choral reading. It covers competitive speaking events such as original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, policy debate, and the Lincoln-Douglas debate with exercises and activities for preparation. Also includes a section with notes for the teacher.
£16.79
David R. Godine Publisher Inc Farnsworths Classical English Argument
Book Synopsis“Instructive and entertaining.”—Wall Street JournalLearn how to argue from the masters. This book is a complete course on the art of argument, taught by the greatest practitioners of it: Churchill, Lincoln, and hundreds of others from the golden age of debate in England and America. The book’s concise chapters provide lessons in all aspects of give and take—the syllogism and the slippery slope, the argumentum ad hominem and reductio ad absurdum, the fallacy and the insult. Ward Farnsworth shows how the full range of such techniques can be used or repelled, and illustrates them with examples that are fascinating, instructive, and fun to read. The result is a browsable reference in which every page is a pleasure. It will leave you better able to win arguments and to defend yourself under fire. It’s also an entertaining reminder that argument can be a source of beauty and delight. As Farnsworth says of t
£18.89
Penguin Putnam Inc Public Speaking for Success: The Complete
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£14.45
Celestial Arts Transformational Speaking: If You Want to Change the World, Tell a Better Story
Book SynopsisYou can change the world—one audience at a time! Today's challenging times call for passionate visionaries who are authentic and articulate communicators. Speaking coach and consultant Gail Larsen presents a proven program that liberates the speaker within and transforms even the reluctant orator into an agent of change. While most books on public speaking focus on polishing your presentation and overcoming fear, Larsen's holistic blend of spirit and logic goes far beyond the standard format, making TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING a must-read for even the most seasoned speechmakers. With her uniquely inspirational approach, Larsen reaches out to those who want to make a genuine difference in our world by changing minds through touching hearts. TRANSFORMATIONAL SPEAKING offers insightful advice on everything from defining your message and refining your delivery, to managing the dynamics of a room, handling logistics like a pro, and building a connection with an audience of any size. Larsen has helped business executives and entrepreneurs, community and social change leaders, and healers and life coaches become active movers and shakers through the power of effective communication.
£14.39
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Red Wheel/Weiser Emote: Using Emotions to Make Your Message
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Modern Language Association of America Nineteenth-Century American Activist Rhetorics
Book SynopsisIn the nineteenth century the United States was ablaze with activism and reform: people of all races, creeds, classes, and genders engaged with diverse intellectual, social, and civic issues. This cutting-edge, revelatory book focuses on rhetoric that is overtly political and oriented to social reform. It not only contributes to our historical understanding of the period by covering a wide array of contexts-from letters, preaching, and speeches to labor organizing, protests, journalism, and theater by white and black women, indigenous people, and Chinese immigrants-but also relates conflicts over imperialism, colonialism, women's rights, temperance, and slavery to today's struggles over racial justice, sexual freedom, access to multimodal knowledge, and the unjust effects of sociopolitical hierarchies. The editors' introduction traces recent scholarship on activist rhetorics and the turn in rhetorical theory toward the work of marginalized voices calling for radical social change.Trade ReviewThis book documents what we know about rhetorical activism in the American nineteenth century better than any previous edited collection or research monograph." - Peter Mortensen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign"Given the broad debates about the role of activism in academe and among public intellectuals, this collection is a timely contribution." - John K. Young, Marshall University
£90.40
Berrett-Koehler Full Voice: The Art and Practice of Vocal
Book SynopsisVocal expression is a part of nearly everyoneâs workday, yet most of us are unaware of how much influence our voice exerts over our effectiveness. Even before the content of our speech is processed, others make assumptions about who we are based not so much on what we say but how we say it our voice quality, facial expression, and physical posture. Though many of us feel self-conscious about our voices, we have no mechanism for making a lasting, authentic, effective shift in how we express ourselves vocally. McAfeeâs work shows how we can deliberately marshal the power of our voices to support our intentions, aspirations, and relationships. She identifies five different vocal tones or qualities Earth, Fire, Water, Metal, Airâexplaining how to cultivate each voice and when and when not to use it (for example, donât use an Air voice if youâre trying to persuade a roomful of skepticsâuse your Fire voice). She shows how heightened awareness of our voice can promote a deeper and broader understanding of who we are, the limits we place on our identity, and the choices we make about how we appear to others. Full Voice offers a clear and tested process for stretching well beyond the comfort zone of our regular speech into the full range of sound available. Readers will explore the edges and colors of their vocal ranges in a playful, embodied, and authentic way, and can incorporate new skills into their daily work and personal lives.
£15.29
University of South Carolina Press The Rhetoric of Mao Zedong: Transforming China
Book SynopsisMao Zedong fundamentally transformed China from a Confucian society characterized by hierarchy and harmony into a socialist state guided by communist ideologies of class struggle and radicalization. It was a transformation made possible largely by Mao’s rhetorical ability to attract, persuade, and mobilize millions of Chinese people. Xing Lu’s book, Rhetoric of Mao Zedong, analyzes Mao’s speeches and writings over a span of sixty years, tracing the sources and evolution of Mao’s discourse, analyzing his skills as a rhetor and mythmaker, and assessing his symbolic power and continuing presence in contemporary China. Lu observes that Mao’s rhetorical legacy has been commoditized, culturally consumed, and politically appropriated since his death.Applying both Western rhetorical theories and Chinese rhetorical concepts to reach a more nuanced and sophisticated understanding of his rhetorical legacy, Lu shows how Mao employed a host of rhetorical appeals and strategies drawn from Chinese tradition and how he interpreted the discourse of Marxism-Leninism to serve foundational themes of his message. She traces the historical contexts in which these themes, his philosophical orientations, and his political views were formed and how they transformed China and Chinese people. Lu also examines how certain ideas are promoted, modified, and appropriated in Mao’s rhetoric. Mao’s appropriation of Marxist theory of class struggle, his campaigns of transforming common people into new communist advocates, his promotion of Chinese nationalism, and his stand on China’s foreign policy all contributed to and were responsible for reshaping Chinese thought patterns, culture, and communication behaviors.
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Michigan State University Press Making the Case: Advocacy and Judgment in Public
Book SynopsisIn an era when the value of the humanities and qualitative inquiry has been questioned in academia and beyond, Making the Case is an engaging and timely collection that brings together a veritable who's who of public address scholars to illustrate the power of case-based scholarly argument and to demonstrate how critical inquiry into a specific moment speaks to general contexts and theories. Providing both a theoretical framework and a wealth of historically situated texts, Making the Case spans from Homeric Greece to twenty-first-century America. The authors examine the dynamic interplay of texts and their concomitant rhetorical situations by drawing on a number of case studies, including controversial constitutional arguments put forward by activists and presidents in the nineteenth century, inventive economic pivots by Franklin Roosevelt and Alan Greenspan, and the rhetorical trajectory and method of Barack Obama.
£48.00
The Experiment LLC The Little Book of Speaking up
Book SynopsisA charming, down-to-earth compendium of easy vocal exercises to help us listen deeply and develop a better sense of self. Just like a musical instrument, our bodies can go out of tune. When our inner harmony is blocked by stress or insecurity, it can affect one of the most essential parts of who we are: our voice. In The Little Book of Speaking Up, music teacher and breath therapist Jutta Ritschel builds on years of experience to teach readers how to relax their bodies and support their breathing, helping their voice become livelier and more resilient. With fifty-plus five-minute exercises - such as tongue twisters and even singing - this book asks and answers questions that include: How do we use our voice in everyday situations? Can a healthy voice improve our mood? How do we maintain clarity and confidence when we’re tired or burned out? In what ways can we improve our voice under pressure? These simple daily exercises will help anyone develop better resonance, tone, clarity - and confidence!
£7.99
Texas A & M University Press The Great Silent Majority: Nixon's 1969 Speech on
Book SynopsisIn his televised and widely watched speech to the nation on November 3, 1969, Pres. Richard M. Nixon introduced a phrase—“silent majority”—and a policy—Vietnamization of the war effort—that echo down to the present day. Nixon’s appearance on this night framed the terms in which much of the subsequent civil conflict and military strategy would be understood.Rhetorical scholar Karlyn Kohrs Campbell analyzes this critically important speech in light of the historical context and its centrality to three other speeches–two earlier and one the following spring, when the announcement of the US invasion of Cambodia brought a far different response. She also sheds light on a discourse that generated much heat in a nation already seriously divided in its support of the war in Vietnam.The first single volume dedicated to this speech, this addition to the distinguished Library of Presidential Rhetoric provides the speech text, a summary of its context, its rhetorical elements, and the disciplinary analyses that have developed.
£27.96
Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc You're On!: 101 Tips to Improve Your Public
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Skyhorse Publishing Speak with Power and Grace: A Woman's Guide to
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Speedy Publishing LLC Training Your Mind To Be Successful At Public Speaking: Effective Tips And Methods To Become A Champion Speaker
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Chicago Review Press The Voice Book: Caring For, Protecting, and
Book SynopsisMore than 30 million Americans rely on their voices for their jobs—from teachers, religious leaders, and entertainers to lawyers, executives, salespeople, and doctors. A controlled voice increases self-confidence and enhances charisma, approachability, and trustworthiness. Yet an astounding 30 percent of professionals develop preventable vocal problems that could ruin their careers. And most do not know that both the quality and tone of one’s voice can be changed.The Voice Book: Caring For, Protecting, and Improving Your Voice is a one-of-a-kind reference that will save and improve your voice, your job, and your personal life. With dozens of vocal exercises and a detailed guide to the anatomy and physiology of voice, the book covers the full range of vocal health, from protecting against hoarseness and laryngitis to expanding speaking range and enhancing voice tone and quality. Illustrations, photographs, FAQs, and downloadable audio tracks make this updated edition of The Voice Book a must-read for anyone who wants a dependable, strong, and engaging voice.Readers can locate the audio files for The Voice Book in the left bar on this page, just click "Audio Downloads" or you have the option to copy and paste this link: https://www.chicagoreviewpress.com/the-voice-book-pages-630.phpTrade Review"This book is very friendly to the reader. . . . It retains a youthful and playful approach, but the guiding element is experience and love of clients who need help." Ingo R. Titze, director, National Center for Voice and Speech"Excellent, well written, practical, and informative." Bonnie Raphael, professor of dramatic art, University of North Carolina"Truly one of the most comprehensive and accessible books . . . dealing with vocal production and vocal health. Kate DeVore and Starr Cookman . . . synthesize art and science, combining therapeutic and performance techniques. The book includes something for everyonenot just the professional speaker, actor, or trainer but the simply curious as well." Joan Lader, Voice Therapist/Teacher
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University of South Carolina Press The Democratic Ethos: Authenticity and
Book SynopsisWhat did Occupy Wall Street accomplish? While it began as a startling disruption in politics as usual, in The Democratic Ethos Freya Thimsen argues that the movement's long-term importance rests in how its commitment to radical democratic self-organization has been adopted within more conventional forms of politics. Occupy changed what counts as credible democratic coordination and how democracy is performed, as demonstrated in opposition to corporate political influence, rural antifracking activism, and political campaigns.By comparing instances of progressive politics that demonstrate the democratic ethos developed and promoted by Occupy and those that do not, Thimsen illustrates how radical and conventional rhetorical strategies can be brought together to seek democratic change. Combining insights from rhetorical studies, performance studies, political theory, and sociology, The Democratic Ethos offers a set of conceptual tools for analyzing anticorporate democracy-movement politics in the twenty-first century.
£77.00
University of South Carolina Press The Democratic Ethos: Authenticity and
Book SynopsisWhat did Occupy Wall Street accomplish? While it began as a startling disruption in politics as usual, in The Democratic Ethos Freya Thimsen argues that the movement's long-term importance rests in how its commitment to radical democratic self-organization has been adopted within more conventional forms of politics. Occupy changed what counts as credible democratic coordination and how democracy is performed, as demonstrated in opposition to corporate political influence, rural antifracking activism, and political campaigns.By comparing instances of progressive politics that demonstrate the democratic ethos developed and promoted by Occupy and those that do not, Thimsen illustrates how radical and conventional rhetorical strategies can be brought together to seek democratic change. Combining insights from rhetorical studies, performance studies, political theory, and sociology, The Democratic Ethos offers a set of conceptual tools for analyzing anticorporate democracy-movement politics in the twenty-first century.
£25.95
Shakspeare Editorial Sounds Syllables and Word Stress
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£21.15
NewSouth Publishing The Australian Schoolkids' Guide to Debating and
Book SynopsisWelcome to the world of school debating and public speaking, the best training ground for speaking, reasoning, arguing and looking critically at the big issues. Claire Duffy not only demystifies the process but makes it fun. Learn all about the best way to prepare, the persuasive power of reason, the art of argument and rebuttal and, when it comes to it, how to lose graciously.Including practical tips from the pros and helpful step-by-step examples, this is the essential handbook for making every spoken word count.
£14.20
Short Books Ltd A Modest Book About How to Make an Adequate
Book Synopsis"Where I come from, where modesty is a sin, Flintoff 's book would be called 'The Indispensable Guide to Giving an Unforgettable Speech'."Jay Heinrichs, New York Times bestselling authorMost of us dread public speaking. But at some point we find ourselves forced to make a speech. And we worry: Will my jokes fall flat? What if I freeze? Is it okay to read notes? What if people walk out?This book won't magically transform you into a fast-talking corporate hotshot. But it will show you how to think about public speaking in a new way, and with a spot of luck, you will achieve adequacy. Or better!Drawing on ancient principles of rhetoric and his own entertaining successes and failures on the speech-giving circuit, John-Paul Flintoff provides simple but effective techniques to help you to speak with confidence to any crowd, whether it's a work presentation or a best friend's wedding.Humble but motivating, this is a guide to finding your voice, even if it's a bit croaky at first, and a reassuring affirmation that we all have something to say.Trade ReviewI gave my first public speech at 15, at my Granny's funeral, and I wish I'd had this book then. Not because it would have changed what I said, but because it would have reassured me. My words, though carefully chosen and sincere, were not what people expected. But they were adequate, and this book would have told me that this was OK. Had I had Jean-Paul Flintoff's warm wit to guide me through my subsequent years of public speaking, I might have been a good deal better than adequate. Flintoff is erudite and playful and, despite the modesty, rigorous. This is about much more than adequate public speaking. It is about life. And it is great. * Angus Cameron – Academic, Author and Voice & Performance Coach *I absolutely loved this. What did I love? I loved the cheeky tone, the artless blurting, the pithiness, the constant breaking of the fourth wall and defying convention about how to write a how-to book. I loved the vulnerability and honesty. This is a subject which, as he says, has been written about many times before, but never with such refreshing chutzpah and humour. The book itself is a masterclass in its own subject. * — Jenny Rogers, Executive coach, speaker, and author of Are You Listening? (Penguin Business 2021) *
£10.44
Rethink Press Confident Presenter: Inspire your audience.
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£13.49
Rethink Press Present with Presence
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£15.29
Practical Inspiration Publishing The Listening Leader
Book SynopsisWhen you think about communications, you might immediately think about speaking. But listening well is the foundation of leading well; it's essential if you want people to listen to you. And most leaders have little idea how to go about it. Award-winning professional actor and communications expert Janie Van Hool has been helping leaders understand the simple but powerful principles of listening conversations to build trust and engagement for more than 20 years. Now she's showing you how to supercharge your own communication, in just 6 minutes!
£11.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Connect: How to Inspire, Influence and Energise
Book Synopsis*NEW EDITION FEATURING UPDATED MATERIAL*'Erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining' ALAN JOHNSON, FORMER UK HOME SECRETARY'A racy, engrossing read' PROFESSOR IAN ROBERTSON'Incredibly absorbing, leaving even the most confident orator with food for thought' PSYCHOLOGIES Communication can make the difference between failure and success. When communication goes badly, it's a nightmare. When it goes well, it's the stuff of dreams. In this revelatory and entertaining guide, top speechwriter Simon Lancaster reveals that the secret to great communication lies not in logic alone, but in skilfully connecting with people's deepest instincts and emotions. Through the power of connections, it is possible to transform people's perceptions about almost anything, making the scary safe, the unfamiliar familiar, and even turning a 'no' into a 'yes'. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and ancient rhetoric, Lancaster examines ten powerful connections you can instantly make to change how people think, feel and act. Forget incomprehensible acronyms, mixed metaphors and jumbled jargon; with these connections, you can literally get people's mouths watering, make their hearts race and leave them addicted to your presence. Packed with wisdom, humour and actionable methods, Connect is the ultimate guide to great communication, giving you the power to inspire, influence and energise anyone, anywhere, anytime.Trade ReviewLike everything the incredible Simon Lancaster does - whether it's in speech-writing, books or music - this is erudite, interesting and, above all, entertaining. * Alan Johnson, author and Former Home Secretary of the United Kingdom *In a world filled with division and anxiety, Simon Lancaster unlocks a treasure trove of advice on how we achieve meaningful and lasting connections with others through our written and spoken communications. And he makes it all sound fun and easy - which is exactly how it should be * Viv Groskop, author of How to Own the Room: Women and the Art of Brilliant Speaking *One of the world's best speechwriters unveils the arts of persuasion with the help of some brain science. A racy, engrossing read. * Professor Ian Robertson, author of How Confidence Works: The New Science of Self-Belief *'I really enjoyed Connect! Highly recommend it to anyone looking to connect more deeply with their audience, whether it's one person or a thousand.' * Terry Szuplat, President Obama's speechwriter, 2009–2017 *A rollicking read, jammed full of inspiring insights and examples, showing how we can all use humour and playfulness to become better communicators. Great fun! * Neil Mullarkey, comedian and author of Seven Steps to Improve Your People Skills *In this highly entertaining guide to communication, Simon Lancaster provides rich insight into how to instantly connect with audiences. His anecdotes and familiar cultural reference points ensure that he always practises what he preaches, and so his ideas connect with readers * Jonathan Charteris-Black, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics, University of the West of England *Simon Lancaster dives into the language that dominates public debate to argue that the opinions many of us assume to be instinctive are actually the product of others manipulating words and phrases to provoke the reaction they desire. A thoroughly entertaining and highly relevant read. * Sir Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, NSPCC *
£13.49
CABI Publishing Presenting Science Concisely
Book SynopsisImagine you are a scientist faced with presenting your research clearly and concisely. Where would you go for help? This book provides the answer. It shows how to use story structure to craft clear, credible presentations. In it you will find exercises to help you give both short and long presentations. Elevator pitches, lightning talks, Three Minute Thesis (3MT®), and conference presentations are all covered as are suggestions for longer presentations. Separate chapters address good poster design, how to tailor your talk to an audience, and presentation skills. Throughout the book the focus is on creating surprising, memorable stories. Scientific presentations are true stories about new discoveries. They are surprising because every new discovery changes our understanding of the world, and memorable because they move audiences. The book also covers: · Randy Olson's And-But-Therefore (ABT) narrative form · Mike Morrison's Better Poster designs · Eye-tracking analyses of posters by EyeQuant · Numerous case studies and examples from different scientific fields · Links to videos of exemplary presentations With light-hearted illustrations by Jon Wagner this book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in all areas of science, and other disciplines too.Table of Contents1: First Principles: Explaining Science Through Stories 2: A Deeper Look at Narrative Structure 3: Presenting in Three Minutes 4: Elevator Pitches 5: Applications to Longer Forms 6: Poster Presentations 7: Analysis of Real Posters 8: Audience - It is All About the Audience 9: Presentation Skills
£20.33
Profile Books Ltd Pitch
Book SynopsisPitching sucks. The word alone conjures up dull PowerPoint decks, pushy tactics, and shouty emails. But it doesn't have to be that way. Danny Fontaine, an expert in innovative pitching, presents a game-changing guide that transforms pitching into an exciting, creative and enjoyable experience. Drawing from his billion-dollar pitching experience, this book delves into the psychology of connection and storytelling mastery, alongside practical methods for persuading any audience. And it's all backed with anecdotes of some of the very best, and worst, pitches of all time. These techniques work in any context, from corporate boardrooms to classroom lectures to after-dinner speeches, proving that great pitching is all about creating experiences and evoking emotions. Forget PowerPoint and discover how to captivate any audience, win more deals, and have fun doing it.
£14.44
Chronos Publishing Free The Hidden Speaker Inside: How Your Voice
Book SynopsisAn inspirational and compassionate book challenging you to confront your uncertainties about speaking in front of people. You''ll learn how to stand, where to look, what to do with your hands and how to acquire a beautifully, resonant voice. There is a speaker inside you... waiting to shine.
£8.54
Computer Step Public Speaking in easy steps: Learn to Deliver
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£10.99
Nick Hern Books The Voice Exercise Book: The Warm-Ups
Book SynopsisEssential warm-up exercises for anyone who wants to use their voice more effectively. If you're using your voice in a professional capacity - as a performer, a public speaker, a teacher, or even for long hours over the telephone - then warming up is an essential part of ensuring best practice and vocal health. On this CD, Jeannette Nelson, Head of Voice at the National Theatre, provides three complete and easy-to-use voice warm-ups that she uses with actors and non-actors alike. Simply press play, and follow the instructions, either on your own or in a group. Each warm-up helps you release physical tension and prepare your breathing, open up your voice and improve your resonance, and get the speech muscles in your mouth working freely. There is also a warm-down for after you have been using your voice, to release any tensions, re-establish good muscle action, and keep healthy for the next time. `Jeannette's warm-up sessions are tremendous' ZoeÌ Wanamaker CBE `Jeannette's knowledge is astonishing, and her approach so gentle and effective' Derren Brown `She makes voice production endlessly fascinating and fun. There is no one better' Rory KinnearTable of Contents1. Introduction 2. About These Warm-Ups 3. Warm-Up One 4. Warm-Up Two 5. Warm-Up Three 6. Warming Down 7. Conclusion
£11.57
Management Books 2000 Ltd Is There a Speaker in the Room?
Book SynopsisThere is only one thing worse than being in the audience when the speaker has had a Groucho Marx moment - "I've had a wonderful time, but this wasn't it!" - and that is being the speaker in question! This humorous, insightful and practical book should interest anyone involved in speaking at events, those considering making the step to becoming a speaker, and especially for those who are professional keynote speakers and trainers. Wide-ranging in its content, the book explains the key qualities needed for successful speakers striving for excellence, preparation and content, platform skills, building a business and working with bureaus and agents. With contributions from some of the world's top speakers in different areas of expertise, the book aims to make you feel inspired to pursue the way to excellence as a speaker.
£14.24
Free Association Books Public and Professional Speaking: A Confident
Book SynopsisMany women are afraid of speaking in public or professional situations. This book examines the reasons for this fear and the various forms it can take, and gives an account of the factors, often social, which dissuade so many women from speaking, such as the fear of being the centre of attention and of saying the wrong things. There is analysis and discussion of women's fear of public speaking, and the book suggests practical methods for combatting such fears. It gives advice as to how arguments and everyday communication can be handled more confidently and effectively, and suggests more effective means of everyday conversation and communication.
£16.87
